How Employers and Recruiters Can Adapt to the Current Labor Market Employers and recruiters can embrace the increasing presence of older workers in the labor force by offering flexible work arrangements, fostering inclusive cultures and providing opportunities for professional development to leverage their valuable experience and skills. In […]
Read moreJoin us as we delve into the latest labor market trends with Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice and Associates. In our recent interview, we discuss the U.S. labor market’s addition of 206,000 jobs in June and the implications of the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%. Brian provides valuable insights […]
Read moreEncouraging Employment Trends Indicate Continued Demand Nonfarm payrolls surged by 272,000 in May, while the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.0%, ending a 27-month stretch of below 4%. Despite this uptick, the rate remains historically low. Bloomberg reported: “The latest figures highlight a labor market that continues to defy […]
Read moreHiring a Recruiting Firm Can Actually Save You Money!!!! If you’re a small business owner, franchisee, or hiring manager you might question if you need an outside recruiting resource to fill your job vacancies or expand your talent pool. Working with a recruiting firm like Patrice & […]
Read moreThey’re Calling the April Labor Numbers “a Standstill” but Emerging Trends Make Recruiters All the More Critical April showed stagnant hiring in general with a few bright spots in some sectors like healthcare. Hospitality stayed flat—we’re seeing that at Patrice &Associates. In Canada, the picture was similar. […]
Read moreA Tight Labor Market: The New Normal The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. – Brian Miller, CEO Patrice & Associates The labor market has experienced unexpected shifts […]
Read moreNavigating the labor market is tough. Here are the strategies needed to attract and retain talent. The evolving labor market of 2024 introduces a myriad of obstacles for entrepreneurs, including a shrinking workforce due to demographic shifts and the growing occurrence of counteroffers. Over the past few years, […]
Read moreWhy a Patrice & Associates Franchise Makes a Great Family Business A unique combination of professional growth opportunities and a family-oriented approach makes Patrice & Associates an attractive proposition for franchisees who seek to make their mark in the business world while preserving and strengthening their bond with loved […]
Read moreThe March jobs report says Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates Staffing & Recruiting continues to confound analysts who consistently underestimate the resilience of the business community. Once again, analysts underestimated the labor numbers, and the market charged right past them. It’s been a “Groundhog Day” pattern for months […]
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